Thursday, September 24, 2020

2020 4-H At-Home Garden Series Flyer/Registration

 We are excited to announce that the 2020 4-H At-Home Garden Series is open for registration! Youth will go along our completely self-paced program, where they will do their gardening activities with our YouTube Channel (MyExtension210). And of course…you get a FREE supply kit! Activities include: DIY Hydroponics, Container Gardening, Greenhouses, Photography contest… and much more!

Registration Dates: 9/24/20 – 10/1/20

Program Dates: 10/12/20 – 11/6/20

Time: Self-Paced

Location: YouTube.

Registration link:

https://pvamu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_af2QAXdnsNw4q9v

Cost: Free! And you get a FREE supply kit. 

There will only be 40 spots open, and it will be first-come, first-serve! Please don’t hesitate to register. 

Below is the flyer.

Friday, September 18, 2020

4-H Photography Youth Volunteer Training

We are holding a virtual photography training aimed at intermediate and senior 4-H members to train them how to teach photography to other 4-H members and to help with the county photography contest.  Please email me to participate.





Thursday, September 10, 2020

National 4-H Week STEM Day Challenge

  We are excited to announce that registration for the 2020 National 4-H STEM Day is opened! This year’s theme is “Mars Base Camp.” In this challenge, youth will learn about Mars missions and get to the know the red planet. They will learn about various concepts from computer science to space agriculture.

 

Date: October 10, 2020

Time: 10:00 AM-2:00 CST/ 9:00 AM-1:00 PM MST

Location: Zoom

Registration link: National 4-H Week STEM Day Challenge

 

Cost: Free

 

Only 50 families will have the chance to participate, and it is a first-come, first-served deal. So don’t hesitate to register.

Attached is the flyer.


Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Junior Master Photographer Ambassador Workshops

 Registration for the Junior Master Photographer training scheduled for September 26 is now active on 4HOnline.  As in the past, youth must have an active enrollment in order to register. 

A new location for the workshop has been secured and will take place in Kerrville at the Hill Country Youth Event Center.  Space is limited to the first 40 registered participants. 


Junior Master Photographer/Photography Ambassador Workshops

The Texas 4-H Junior Master Photographer (JMP) program provides advanced instruction to photography enthusiasts.  As a Junior Master Photographer, youth will be expected to return to their counties and districts to serve as teen leaders for the project. Additionally, Junior Master Photographers may be called upon by the County Extension Agent or 4-H Specialist to serve as photographers for various 4-H events and activities.  Only dedicated photography project youth wishing to expand their knowledge as well as service to others should apply for this opportunity.  In other words, youth do need to have a good working knowledge of their camera prior to attending this advanced training.

 

To be a certified Junior Master Photographer, candidates must:

·      Be in 7th – 12th grade

·      Attend BOTH Workshop I and Workshop II

·      Complete a competency test with a minimum score of 80%

·      Submit four photos taken by applicant demonstrating understanding of instruction

·      Participate in at least one practice event

·      Complete a photography community service activity

·      Take part in at least two organized project experiences


Although there is no yearly performance requirement, Junior Master Photographers are expected to return to counties and districts to help expand their photography programs. They receive the Junior Master Photographer pin and certificate. Certified JMPs in 9th grade are eligible to apply to the State 4-H Photography Ambassador Program.

The JMP training consists of two one-day workshops.  Below are the details for both:

 

JMP Workshop I
Date:  Saturday, September 26
Location: Kerrville

Grades:  7-12
DSLR Camera Required

JMP Workshop II
Date:  Sunday, December 13

Location:  Dallas Research and Extension Center TBD

Grades:  7-12
Must have attended Workshop I

DSLR Camera Required

Dates and locations are subject to change depending on Covid-19 guidelines.